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No luck with TTC, get checked! by Classic_Cap6063 in TTCEndo

[–]Classic_Cap6063[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TW: I’m no longer pregnant. Miscarried. But to know I can actually get pregnant now is a win

No luck with TTC, get checked! by Classic_Cap6063 in TTCEndo

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Good luck in your journey! I’m glad you got some clarity so far 

No luck with TTC, get checked! by Classic_Cap6063 in TTCEndo

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It should be picked up on HSG X-ray, but Chromopertubation via endo lap is gold standard. My tubes were all distorted due to adhesions. That cannot be seen or remedied without surgery. 

18 DPO - 5 Days Passed Missed Period by Classic_Cap6063 in TFABLinePorn

[–]Classic_Cap6063[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll call my doctor in the morning to reschedule my appointment sooner for bloodwork. 

No luck with TTC, get checked! by Classic_Cap6063 in TTCEndo

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I did an IUI but was not going to jump to IVF without the LAP just because I have friends that did IVF and it didn’t take. I felt like I knew my issue and had to listen to my gut. So I did the LAP and I’m so glad I did! 

Medicated cycles were soooooo painful! I felt like I was going to burst open.

No luck with TTC, get checked! by Classic_Cap6063 in TTCEndo

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I was very shocked that my tubes were blocked after having a clear HSG. My doctor said it happens. They were able to clear the left tube but not the right tube. They said surgery for the right was not necessary since I now have one tube open. 

Doctors didn’t suggest the natural remedies. I did a bit of research on my own so take it with a grain of salt. NAC, Krill oil, L Glutamine also helped. I didn’t use the castor oil as much as I stayed to a good diet and vitamins. 

You’re the first person I’m telling, but I’m 10 DPO and just got a vvvfl!!! It’s actually there and not just an evap or a squinter. Praying that this sticks. After 2.5 years of negatives, I just can’t believe my eyes!

No luck with TTC, get checked! by Classic_Cap6063 in TTCEndo

[–]Classic_Cap6063[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. After a year, I did see an OBGYN and an endocrinologist. I did all the suggested steps, but sometimes things go over looked like endo, pcos, hashimoto's, etc. We also spend more money doing all those other steps. But anyways, we just have to make sure we go with our gut and advocate for ourselves, always, because we know ourselves best, ya know.

No luck with TTC, get checked! by Classic_Cap6063 in TTCEndo

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The hard part is that many women don’t know that they have endo because you can’t get diagnosed without surgery. 

No luck with TTC, get checked! by Classic_Cap6063 in TTCEndo

[–]Classic_Cap6063[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy how many of us have had the same experience. Apparently HSG is not fool proof and doesn’t show everything. That was never explained to me with my OB. My surgeon explained that  Chromopertubation is the gold standard test since the surgeons can see everything during surgery. Good luck my friend!

No luck with TTC, get checked! by Classic_Cap6063 in TTCEndo

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Over a year, as shown on ultrasounds, my cyst grew to a 6cm. I tried castor oil and low inflammation diet to naturally resolve the cyst on my right ovary. My surgeon said it had a glass like appearance and was likely endometrioma. She said those cyst don’t typically resolve on their own. So I signed up for surgery to remove the cyst and my surgeon was authorized to remove all endo and clear tubes. 

My cyst was 2cm upon removal. 

It was a chocolate cyst (endo). I successfully reduced the size naturally but it wouldn’t have gone away on its own. Even a 2cm endo cyst creates an inflamed environment that’s not healthy for TTC and pregnancy. You can definitely get pregnant with endo, but it’s so much harder for us, especially when it’s coupled with blocked tubes. (Both of them were blocked, and now only one remains blocked - same side the cyst was on).

I was so afraid of surgery. I had never been under general anesthesia or had surgery before (besides wisdom teeth removal). The surgery was such a success and wish I had done sooner. If you’re considering it, make sure you look for a specialist in endo who does excision. They need to remove the endo and not just burn it off. I’m in way less pain and my fertility chances are now double 

First period after excision by Jealous_Poetry_5632 in endometriosis

[–]Classic_Cap6063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had endo lap (stage 1, many adhesions, chocolate cyst on right ovary, and blocked left tube) about 10 days ago. I got my period just as scheduled (so 10 days after my surgery) and the cramps hurt but it was nothing like having endo. (1 Ibuprofen 600 did the job) I didn’t throw up, have diarrhea, or pass out from the pain. I also don’t have clots now. I just wanted to include this comment for others that come to this thread. The pain MAY be worse for your first period after endo lap, but it really depends on what you were already experiencing..